At a svelte 7.5L, the Catalyst Pack has easily made its way onto our top-seller list as a go-to gravel adventure bag. Riders with less clearance and narrow handlebars now have a stellar option for stowing gear on their handlebars and under the saddle. Add carrying capacity to this item with aBungee Booster.
The Catalyst Pack is a beautiful mid-capacity handlebar and saddle bag. A more compact option than theZeitgeist Pack, the Catalyst’s trim profile allows for more tire clearance and narrower drop bars. The fitted flap sheds the elements and boasts a small flat zipper pocket for quick access essentials like your ride wallet, chapstick and a snack. Utilize the flap’s daisy chain of webbing to thread aBungee Boosterand stash a layer. The rigid plastic insert offers structure and support for your load. This compact and rock-steady pack is a great option for shredding some gravel and makes a great edition to a lightweight bikepacking rig.
The Catalyst Pack is made in Surabaya, Indonesia and Seattle, WA out of Challenge ECOPAK 100% recycled polyester. This pack contains roughly 10 plastic bottles rescued from ocean beaches.
Materials List
Challenge Sailcloth ECOPAK™ EPLX400
Nylon packcloth 400D
RBC450RS (Recycled Bag Cloth Ripstop 450D)
Feature Callouts
HDPE insert in body to help shape and stabilize your load
Interior features one-handed drawcord closure with an additional compression strap to compact your load.
Flap features small zipper pocket & webbing daisy chains for additional lash points
It’s New Catalyst Pack Day! Here at Swift, we mail our product unassembled to reduce the carbon footprint of your order. Check out this tutorial video about the Zeitgeist Pack–it will show you how to put your Catalyst Pack together the day it arrives.
I used this to cycle 7000kms from Portugal to Iran and it is still in perfect condition (albeit a little grubby).
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Norman Griebsch
Catalyst for Adventure
Love the smaller bag but can still get plenty of gear into its confines. Use it on the handlebars around town and pair it with its big brother Zeitgeist for longer adventures.
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Hisashi Watanabe
wonderful
It's great for the handlebars of my Rivendell roadini, and it's also great as a saddle bag. It has just the right carrying capacity for commuting or overnight rides. The teal color makes the slightly plain color of the bicycle cool and bright, making you feel good.
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Peter Knowlton
I wish it opened so you could get access from the cockpit , opposite of how it does.
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Francine Sparks
Swift Industries Zeitgeist Pack Generally Pretty Good
If you want a large front bag, that is well made, expandable, easy to mount on the bike, and attaches securely, this may be it. My only gripes (and this applies to many other bike mounted bags) is steps required to open the bag - unclip the 2 front buckles, unclip the interior buckle, and release the drawstring. Second, I wish the bag was waterproof. With all that, I decided not to use this bag for bike packing. However, I very happily use it on every bike for grocery shopping, and to go to the gym. Contents are in another thin a bag so easily pulled out. I love the side pockets, too. And I must say, I love how the bag looks. So I would recommend this bag as well made and very useful to me.
